秋田・男鹿ミステリー案内凍える銀鈴花 (2021)

Developer: Happymeal Inc., ESQUADRA,inc.
Publisher: Flyhigh Works
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 17 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow-burn retro pixel-art mystery where you click through dialogue and clues to uncover a serial-killing case in rural Japan.

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What players say

Players appreciate the mystery story and increased volume over the first game, but nearly everyone complains that the game is padded with endless food tourism and irrelevant chatter from the partner Ken. The slow text speed and lack of a backlog make it frustrating, and many say it feels more like a sightseeing guide than an investigation.

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秋田・男鹿ミステリー案内 凍える銀鈴花 (2021)